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highest

/ˈhaɪɪst/
high · est ˈhaɪ · ɪst
English Definition
adj. superlative of high; most elevated
中文释义
最高的
Significado en Español
el más alto
한국어 뜻
가장 높은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cao nhất
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Example Sentence

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

珠穆朗玛峰是世界上最高的山。

Synonyms
tallest topmost greatest
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “highest”:

  1. A tallest
  2. B lowest
  3. C smallest
  4. D shortest
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A — tallest. “highest” means adj. superlative of high; most elevated

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Mount Everest is by far the ______ mountain in the whole world.

  1. A lowest
  2. B highest
  3. C smallest
  4. D flattest
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B — highest. “highest” means adj. superlative of high; most elevated

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Common questions about “highest”

What does “highest” mean?

highest — adj. superlative of high; most elevated. In Chinese: 最高的.

How do you pronounce “highest”?

highest is pronounced /ˈhaɪɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: high · est.

How do you use “highest” in a sentence?

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. (珠穆朗玛峰是世界上最高的山。)

What are synonyms for “highest”?

tallest, topmost, greatest — all close in meaning to highest (adj. superlative of high; most elevated).

Is “highest” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. highest appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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